Counselor II: Solmar

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education, and direct therapeutic intervention for patients and their families throughout the course of treatment. This role supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in clinical care and case management. The Counselor II coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary and performs other duties as assigned. For Chemical Dependency and HATC, the role performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions, and the utilization review team. For SolMar Retreat, the Counselor II assists with admissions and discharges, assuring all admission and discharge documents are signed. They conduct screenings/intake assessments as needed and within the incidental medical services (IMS) guidelines. The role provides clients with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit, including their assigned room. Assistance is provided with searching belongings at the time of admission as well as random room searches in the residential level of care. The Counselor II intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. They conduct group counseling sessions, manage group sessions as assigned, and lead/facilitate lectures for clients. Ensuring all documentation regarding patient care, group counseling sessions, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and clear concise manner is crucial. Participation in case conferences and staff meetings is expected. The role leads and coordinates the community meeting for clients (residential level of care) and assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA. Communication with HCP/physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Supervisor of Addiction Care regarding physician orders, prescriptions, and refills as needed is required. Observation of self-administration of medications and documentation in client EMR, recording daily living activities and vital information, and reporting patient behaviors to the Supervisor of Addiction Care and Clinical Manager of any changes in behavior are key responsibilities. Receiving and presenting change of shift reports as assigned is also part of the role.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Two years minimum experience in addiction/behavioral health required.
Working knowledge of CARF and/or JCAHO accreditation standards required.
Knowledge of the 12-step, Smart Recovery and other treatment models required.
Knowledge of HIPPA required.
CATC II - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II or CATC III - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor III or CATC IV - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV or CADC II - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or CADC III - Certified Alcolhol and Drug Counselor III or LAADC - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor required.
BLS-AHA Basic Life Support required at hire.
Must have a current negative TB test and health screen report or questionnaire clearance by a physician prior to employment (for SolMar Retreat).
The tuberculosis test shall be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 45 working days prior to employment and renewed annually from the date of the last TB test.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Behavioral Science or Allied Mental Health preferred.
Three years of experience in addiction/behavioral health environment preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of incidental medical services/MAT per IMS policies and procedures required (for SolMar Retreat).

Responsibilities

Supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education, and direct therapeutic intervention for patients and their families.
Supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in clinical care and case management.
Coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary.
Performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions, and the utilization review team (for HATC).
Assists with admissions and discharges, assuring all admission and discharge documents are signed (for SolMar Retreat).
Conducts screenings/intake assessments as needed and within the incidental medical services (IMS) guidelines.
Provides client with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit.
Assists on searching belongings at the time of admission as well as random room searches.
Intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Conducts group counseling sessions and manages group sessions as assigned.
Leads/facilitates lectures for clients.
Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, group counseling sessions, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and clear concise manner.
Participates in case conferences and staff meetings.
Leads and coordinates the community meeting for clients.
Assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA.
Communicates with HCP/physician, Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor of Addiction Care regarding physician orders, prescriptions and refills as needed.
Observes self-administration of medications and documents in client EMR.
Documents daily living activities and vital information.
Records patient behaviors and informs Supervisor of Addiction Care and Clinical Manager of any changes in behavior.
Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned.